25+ years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
10+ years experience in Immunology with primary focus in Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
3 All-Star Awards (2 Pinnacle) and 1 Summit Award
Launched multiple products in immunology (PsA, AS and Uveitis) and Virology (HIV)
Promotes a self injectable biologic and oral treatment options for PsA
Key Account Management including IU, Community Health Network, and Rheumatology Associates
Local and National Manage Healthcare knowledge
Understanding of Specialty Pharmacies and Prior Authorization strategy and pull through
Long standing relationships with Rheumatologists in Indiana
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Immunology Representative - Rheumatology
AbbVie, Inc
12.2021 - Current
Solely launched Rinvoq (JAK Inhibitor) and Skyrizi (IL23) in 2022 within month of each other for Psoriatic Arthritis to Rheumotologists in greater Indianapolis area and Southern Indiana.
Regionally ranked #4 within 2 months of launch.
Nominated by marketing to participate on discussion panel to share launch successes and messaging during Spring and Fall NSMs in 2022.
Won Fast Start Contest for launch.
Finished in top 20% Nationally in 2022 (launch year)
Currently tracking at 101% of portfolio (Rinvoq/Skyrizi) goal for Q1 of this year.
Realignment for Q2 of this year with Skyrizi responsibility only - tracking at 109% of goal.
Regional Cornerstone Captain assisting with development of educational programs to enhance product knowledge in MidWest Region in 2023 and 2024.
Manage key Accounts with in-house Specialty Pharmacies (IU and Community Healthcare Network).
Trained new hire with no pharmaceutical experience in 2023.
Won JAK IT UP Contest in Nov 2023.
Won Regional MVP award in 2022 and 2023.
Won Marketing Excellence Award at Spring NSM in 2023.
Senior Specialty Sales Representative
AbbVie, Inc
05.2013 - 12.2021
Promoted Humira (TNF inhibitor) for Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis to Rheumatologists in greater Indianapolis area, and Northern/Southern Indiana markets.
Launched Humira for Uveitis to Rheumatologists and Ophthalmology Specialists.
Responsible for key Indianapolis accounts such as Indiana University, Community Healthcare Network, and Rheumatology Associates.
Developed specialty pharmacy strategies and pull through plans for AbbVie resources.
Managed $80K annual education and promotional budget.
Developed monthly Peer to Peer program with key local Rheumatologists providing access to hard to see physicians.
Attained 120% of defined sales goals in December 2019.
Delivered 10% market share growth with #1 physician by eroding competitive market in 2018.
Achieved overall territory Market Share of 44.5% and Top 2 Regional Ranking leading to Manager's Award in 2018.
Won Tour the Rheum Award for overcoming competitive market and being #1 product in territory in 2018.
Selected by Regional Manager to represent AbbVie at ACR conference in 2013 (San Diego) and in 2015 (San Francisco) and CCR in 2016 (Destin)
Achieved set goals successfully and consistently for Humira in PsA and AS disease states.
Won Summit Award (President's Club) in 2014.
Selected by Regional Director to attend Leadership Development Summit in 2016.
Served on Rheumatology Advisory Board in 2017.
District Sales Trainer role in 2020 and 2021.
Senior Virology Territory Account Manager
Abbott Laboratories
12.2009 - 05.2013
Promoted Kaletra (protease inhibitor for HIV) to Infectious Disease in Chicago Medical District, Chicago Suburbs, and Wisconsin.
Worked with local Specialty Pharmacies and has knowledge of 340B pricing and institutions.
Key Account Manager for following major healthcare institutions: Northwestern, Rush, Cook County Health, UIC, University of Chicago, Cook County Jail, and University of Wisconsin.
Raised underperforming territory to 105% of goal in first year.
Continued to maintain market share goals in declining market.
Developed rapport with key individuals to build access opportunities.
Completed marketing rotation in 2011.
Recruited local key opinion leader to join Abbott Speaker Bureau..
Nominated to attend CROI conference in Boston in 2011.
Virology Territory Account Manager
Abbott Laboratories
05.2006 - 12.2009
Transferred to Louisville Territory in May 2006.
Covered KY, WV, Southern OH including Cincinnati, and Souther IN.
Strategically managed both Memphis and Louisville territories until replacement was hired.
Turned consistently low performing Louisville territory into nationally #1 ranked territory by 2009 in quickly declining market.
Won District Peer Champion Award in 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Won Abbott Core Values (Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, and Enduring) National Award in 2007.
Finished in Top 10% Nationally in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Won All Star Award (President's Club) - Pinnacle Performer 2009
Promoted to Senior Territory Manager 2009
HIV Specialist
Abbott Laboratories
05.2000 - 05.2006
Promoted from Primary Care Representative to HIV Specialist.
Launch Kaletra for treatment of HIV in newly created territory: TN, AR, Northern MS, and Southern KY
Key account manager for University of TN, University of Memphis, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Vanderbilt, University of Arkansas, and Mississippi State Penitentiary
Finished first full year of launch (2001) ranked #4 Nationally.
Promoted to Senior Sales Representative in 2001.
Strategic Marketing Advisory Committee 2001-2003
National Pharma Guidelines Committee 2002-2003
Regional Advisory Committee 2004-2005
District Sales Trainer 2004-2005
Won National All Star Captain Award - Pinnacle Performer 2006
Promoted to Territory Manager 2006
Trained and served served as Memphis Territory replacement 2006
Anti-Infective Specialist
Abbott Laboratories
04.1997 - 05.2000
Promoted Biaxin and Omnicef (antibiotics for treatment of various bacterial infections) to Primary Care, Pediatrics, Immunology, Pulmonology, Allergy, Emergency Medicine, and Urgent Cares.
Launched Prevacid for acid reflux to Gastroenterologists and Primary Care physicians.
Developed protocols with P&T Committee for Pneumonia Pathways.
Won National Rookie of the Year Award in 1997.
Won National Respiratory SPIFF in 1999.
Won All Star Award in 1999.
Medical Service Representative
Boehringer Mannheim Corporation
06.1995 - 04.1997
Provided customer support of Accu-Chek self-blood glucose monitors ito health care industry, retailers, and consumers.
Managed over 75 customer calls per day.
Worked with patients to educate proper use of monitors and controlling blood sugar.
Troubleshot monitor issues and found resolutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology With Immunology And Virology Focus
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.1995
Timeline
Senior Immunology Representative - Rheumatology
AbbVie, Inc
12.2021 - Current
Senior Specialty Sales Representative
AbbVie, Inc
05.2013 - 12.2021
Senior Virology Territory Account Manager
Abbott Laboratories
12.2009 - 05.2013
Virology Territory Account Manager
Abbott Laboratories
05.2006 - 12.2009
HIV Specialist
Abbott Laboratories
05.2000 - 05.2006
Anti-Infective Specialist
Abbott Laboratories
04.1997 - 05.2000
Medical Service Representative
Boehringer Mannheim Corporation
06.1995 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology With Immunology And Virology Focus